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Why Korean 'aegyo' speech sounds cute: Adults raise vocal resonances to sound younger and smaller

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Why Korean 'aegyo' speech sounds cute: Adults raise vocal resonances to sound younger and smaller

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In Korean, the term "aegyo" denotes a playful cuteness put on by adults to win someone's affection, typically in romantic contexts. This is usually accomplished with bashful expressions or a childlike manner of speaking sometimes known as "baby talk" in Western cultures.

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  1. 'Aegyo' is the latest Korean trend sweeping the world - with adults using baby voices and 'cute' mannerisms to appear more youthful

    dailymail.co.uk · 1h

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